Dubliner Cocktail

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Discerning Drinkers (50 ratings)

Photographed in an UB Retro Coupe Gold 7.75oz

Ingredients:
2 oz Irish whiskey
12 oz Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur
12 oz Strucchi Rosso Vermouth
1 dash Orange Bitters by Angostura
× 1 1 serving
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How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill a Coupe glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of Luxardo Maraschino Cherry.
  3. STIR all ingredients with ice.
  4. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.
  5. Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Strength 10/10
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Sweet to sour 5/10

Review:

A Manhattan variation calling for Irish whiskey instead of bourbon or rye, mixed with equal parts sweet vermouth, orange liqueur and a dash of orange bitters - respectfully Regan's Orange Bitters.

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History:

Adapted from a recipe by Gary 'gaz' Regan in 1999 in New York, USA for St. Patrick's Day that year.

THE DUBLINER
Family: French-Italian: Whiskey and Brandy
Created by gaz regan for St. Patrick's Day, 1999.
This is an easy recipe to break down and analyze. Without the Grand Marnier, the formula is a Manhattan-style drink that calls for Irish whiskey instead of bourbon or rye. Add the Grand Marnier, supplement the orange flavors with some orange bitters, and voilà, it's a new drink.

2 ounces Irish whiskey
½ ounce sweet vermouth
½ ounce Grand Marnier
Orange bitters to taste
1 maraschino cherry (green if possible), for garnish


STIR AND STRAIN into chilled cocktail glass. Add the garnish.

Gary Regan, The Joy of Mixology, 2003

Nutrition:

One serving of Dubliner Cocktail contains 194 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.8 standard drinks
  • 28.32% alc./vol. (28.32° proof)
  • 25.6 grams of pure alcohol

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Dave Smith’s Avatar Dave Smith
30th December 2024 at 01:41
I agree with Fernando, definitely an orangey drink. Used Jameson Black Barrel, Cointreau, noilly prat red vermouth. Initially I forgot the orange bitters and that really made a difference. I have Gary Regan’s book The Joy of Mixology where he says they invented the Dubliner for St Patrick day 1999. Definitely recommend.
Simon Difford’s Avatar Simon Difford
30th December 2024 at 09:03
Many thanks, Dave. I've added a quote from The Joy of Mixology.
William Smith’s Avatar William Smith
27th February 2022 at 03:09
Nice flavor, nice balance. But the flavor of the whisky was lost in the Grand Marnier IMHO. Next time, I think I'll try this with bourbon.
Fernando Yu’s Avatar Fernando Yu
18th February 2022 at 15:29
I used Dolin.. It was quite a orange forward drink.. And boozy!
Patrick Valentino’s Avatar Patrick Valentino
28th June 2021 at 13:28
This was great. I split the vermouth with Punt E Mes and went well (so I think)
John Hinojos’ Avatar John Hinojos
18th March 2021 at 00:33
Good balance. We used Martini & Rossi Fiero for the sweet vermouth. It gave the drink a little for fruit quality taste.